R5, 2022-07-22

NOTE: Mulberry Gap does not accept paper waivers, please submit electronically.

Mulberry Gap Pet & Animal Policy

Thanks for registering your pet (or other animal) to join you during your stay at Mulberry Gap!

Whether this is your first time visiting us, or you’ve been coming for years, we want you to know that we LOVE seeing pets living their best outdoor adventure life alongside their humans. <3

As Mulberry Gap has grown, we’ve taken a look at how we can make sure that we’re a safe, fun place for guests both with and without pets. We want to make sure that everyone arrives on the same page.

Where can pets go and not go?

Pets ARE allowed in:

Pets ARE NOT allowed in:

All Cabins & Campsites

The Office

Bathhouses

On the Trails / Grounds

On Shuttles

The Barn

The Retail Store

  • Pets must be leashed, caged, or firmly held when they are in any allowed location outside the guestrooms, including during their walks on outdoor grounds.
  • Please clean up after your pet and dispose of pet waste in the trash receptacles provided.
  • Pets are not allowed on furniture in common areas.

Unaccompanied Pets

Pets may not be left unattended at campsites or allowed to roam free onsite without your supervision

  • Pets MAY be left alone in your cabin or RV in your absence if they will be safe and comfortable alone. This includes being at a controlled temperature.
  • Pets MAY NOT be left unattended in your campsite at any time. (ex: tied/staked out, in a crate, or left in a vehicle.) If you are camping with a pet, you are welcome to crate or tie your pet temporarily outside in your line of sight while shopping in the retail store, or while in The Barn eating a meal.

Fees

There is a pet fee of $10/per pet, per night on campsites and $20/per pet, per night in cabins. Discounts on extended stays of four or more nights are available. As about additional discounts if you have more than three pets accompanying you. 

Acceptable Pets & Behaviors

We welcome all well-mannered pets and service animals.

Noise must be kept to a minimum. Barking dogs can disturb other guests. If your pet is left unattended and making noise, the Mulberry Gap crew members on duty may remove your pet from the room or campsite and you will be subject to a penalty of $100.

We reserve the right to require immediate removal of any pet that displays dangerous and unacceptable behavior, including but not limited to biting, excessive noise (such as barking), evidence of disease, or urination/defecation in public areas.

Injuries to Others/Damage to Guest Rooms and Common Areas.

You will be solely responsible for any and all injury your pet inflicts on other guests, pets, or our staff, and any damages your pet causes to the guestrooms or common areas. Your account will be charged for any repair or replacement cost for any property damage caused by your pet.

Tips for a Successful Pet Visit

  • Bring along your pet’s bed, and perhaps a towel or throw to cover cabin furniture to avoid any damage and fees
  • Remember to bring any leashes, harnesses, muzzles, crates, or temporary tie outs you might need when walking around property, while riding in the shuttle, when leaving your pet in your cabin, and if you have to walk away from your pet for a moment (meals, shopping.)
  • Please keep in mind that the terrain is rugged! Even athletic dogs might not be used to the rocky trails, and the significant elevation gain. Consider boots to protect their feet, and ensure that they are not pushed too hard to keep up on the hills and in the hot/humid weather.
  • Please note there are gravel roads in between Mulberry Gap’s property and the trails. If your dog is not used to walking/running on gravel, plan accordingly to keep the distance they must travel to a minimum.
  • North Georgia has a wide variety of wildlife, including bears, coyotes, venomous snakes, snapping turtles, ticks, and more. Please take great care to protect your animal and the local wildlife from each other.

Service Animals and the Americans with Disabilities Act

Service animals must be declared at the front desk, but are not required to pay a pet fee. Service animals do not require written documentation at check in & are not restricted from any public area in the property. Owners of Service animal should be prepared to confirm with Mulberry Gap Crew members that:

1. The animal is a Service animal required because of a disability, and

2. What work or tasks the animal has been trained to perform.

Service Animals must be under the control of their handler at all times. The Service Animal must be harnessed, leashed, or otherwise tethered while in public places unless these devices interfere with the service animal’s work or the person’s disability prevents use of these devices. In that case the person must use voice, signal, or other effective means to maintain control of the animal. If a service animal is out of control and the handler does not take effective action to control it, staff may request that the animal be removed from the premises.

Note: “ESA” (or Emotional Support Animals) must have written documentation from a medical professional in order for the fee to be waived & “Therapy” Animals must pay pet fees. Neither ESA or Therapy animals are allowed in certain public spaces – i.e. Food and Beverage areas, and do not have the same legal rights as Service Animals under the ADA act).

I understand and agree to abide by the terms of this policy:

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